Cook

Bolton Clarke; Lismore; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality meals to our residents at Heritage Lodge, Murwillumbah, NSW. You will support the Chef, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure food safety standards are met.

This role offers flexible shifts and a collaborative kitchen team, with opportunities for development in a caring not-for-profit environment and benefits like salary packaging and private health options.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Minimum of one year in a commercial kitchen; aged care or hospital experience preferred.
• Bulk cooking experience highly desirable.
• Experience preparing texture-modified meals advantageous.
• Strong communication with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team.
• Plan, prepare, and present nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties and stock control.
• Purchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment as required.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and served in compliance with legislation and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Texture-modified meals experience

Bulk cooking experience

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Cook to deliver high-quality food services to our residents whileproviding kitchen and food preparation support to our Chef. This role is essential in ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals that meet the diverse needs ofResidentsin our care.

Days/Hours - 45 hours per fortnight, with flexibility to cover leave

Week 1 Wed 0600-1400, Sat 0900-1700, Sun 0900-1700

Week 2 Tue 0600-1400, Sat 0900-1700, Sun 0900-1700

Key Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Chef and work collaboratively within the kitchen team

• Plan, prepare, and present delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for residents

• Assistwith general food preparation, kitchen duties, and stock control

• Purchase and order food supplies and kitchen equipment asrequired

• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with relevant legislation and food safety standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher

• A minimum of one year’s experience in a commercial kitchen (aged care or hospital experience preferred)

• Bulk cooking experience (highly desirable)

• Experience preparing texture-modified meals (advantageous)

• Strong communicationskills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, families, and colleagues

About this location:

Heritage Lodge, a 103 bed residential aged care facility located in Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire, 13km south of the Queensland border. Surrounded by homely comforts and beautiful gardens, we enjoy a close-knit community that feels more like a family.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Natalie Paff ([e-mail])